Habakkuk 3

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 3 of 3

1 A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet concerning erring ones:

2 Jehovah, I have heard Your report; I am afraid, Jehovah. As to Your work, give it life; in the midst of years, in the midst of years make known; in anger remember compassion.

3 God comes from Teman, and the Holy One from Mount Paran. Selah. His majesty covers the heavens, and His praise fills the earth.

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Chapter Summary

Habakkuk in his prayer trembles at Jehovah's majesty. The confidence of his faith.

Key Hebrew Words

תְּפִלָּה prayer H8605 · TWOT 1776a
רָחַם have compassion H7355 · TWOT 2146
יְשׁוּעָה salvation H3444 · TWOT 929b
מָשִׁיחַ anointed one H4899 · TWOT 1255c
עָלַז exult, rejoice H5937 · TWOT 1625
אַיָּלָה hind, deer H355 · TWOT 45l

People & Context

Habakkuk

The prophet whose prayer this chapter is; he trembles at Jehovah's majesty yet resolves to rejoice in God.

Jehovah

The Holy One who comes from Teman in radiant theophany to bring salvation to His people and His anointed.

Timeline

Plea for Compassion

Habakkuk offers a prayer concerning erring ones after hearing God's report, asking God to give His work life and to remember compassion in the midst of His anger.

Habakkuk 3:1-2
March of the Divine Warrior

God appears in majestic glory from Teman and Mount Paran, accompanied by plague and lightning, as He fiercely marches in indignation to thresh the nations and bring salvation to His people and His anointed [10-13].

Habakkuk 3:3-15
Trembling and Unshakable Faith

Habakkuk trembles inwardly at the impending day of distress, yet resolves that even if all the crops and flocks completely fail, he will still exult and rejoice in Jehovah, who is his might and salvation.

Habakkuk 3:16-19

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